Coconut Castaways Iowa Chapter
Coconut Castaways Iowa Chapter

 

The Coconut Castaways is an exciting social and community service organization and also the first official nationwide fan club of Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24.  This nonprofit organization is based in Des Moines, Iowa, but our members come from all over the country. Read more about our organization

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Announcing the 2nd Annual Mile Marker 24/Coconut Castaways Cruise!  Click here for more information and to see how YOU can join the fun aboard the Carnival Liberty from February 28 thru March 7, 2009 !!

August 26, 2008

Maddy Cunningham's Classic Volleyball Tournament

Some Coconut Castaways were up bright and early on Saturday, August 23, 2008 and gave up most of their day to volunteer at a volleyball tournament which raised money for The Heart Connection, Children's Cancer Programs.  The event, which was organized by members of the Business Architects, was the 2nd Annual tournament held in the name of Maddy Cunningham, a little girl who has battled cancer.  Also attending and participating in the event was the family of Derek Ellerbeck, who is also battling cancer.  Derek's dad Kory helped with MC duties for the day (as seen in this photo with Darla MacConnell, the event organizer) and Derek's mom, Michelle, played on one of the volleyball teams which was appropriately named "Cancer Sucks".  Both Kory and Michelle are members of the Coconut Castaways and we were happy to provide volunteers for this wonderful event.  THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who were there for over eight hours on Saturday helping out.  We really appreciate your willingness to help.  Because of you, the event was a great success!

8-23-2008

Back in July, when Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24 came to Iowa for three GREAT concerts, the Coconut Castaways decided to hold a raffle during the concerts to raise money for The Heart Connection, Children's Cancer Programs.  At the end of the weekend after all the proceeds had been counted, we had ended up with $858 to donate to this wonderful charity!!  With Tiffany Spinner, Director of Donor Relation for The Heart Connection, in attendance at Maddy Cunningham's Classic Volleyball Tournament on August 23, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to present her with a check for the donations raised.  Our very own Kory Ellerbeck called Tiffany up to the front of the crowd and made the announcement of the Coconut Castaways' donation and Julie Engelken, President of the club, presented her with a "big" check for $858 from the Club (see photo).  Tiffany was surprised and touched to receive the donation, which will help the Children's Cancer Programs.  She was thankful for our support of her organization AND for helping out at the tournament that day.  Thanks to our club members for helping to sell the raffle tickets during the concerts and to Mile Marker 24 for their support of the raffle as well and for giving away prizes to help sell those tickets!  We hope to be able to present many more "big" checks to worthy causes in the future!

 

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Do you feel like "becoming another Castaway" and trading in those leather shoes for flip flops on your feet?  Maybe you like to enjoy a "Coconut Rum" drink or visit places "Where Bananas Grow."  If so, join the Coconut Castaways today and become a member of the first official Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24 Fan Club!!  We welcome members from all over the country and beyond.  So far we have members from Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas and Florida and even though we are based in Iowa, we know the tropical spirit and the need for community service is EVERYWHERE! 
Click here to print a membership application.  We'd love to have you become one of the newest Castaways!

Our Next Event

Thursday, September 11, 2008
Monthly Board Meeting at Down Under.

Saturday, September 13, 2008
Iowa vs. Iowa State Jump Up!

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To become a member of the Coconut Castaways please visit our Membership page.  So far we have members from Iowa, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Maine, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Michigan, New Jersey, Kansas, Minnesota, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. We hope to hear from YOU soon!

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